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Russell County

Virginia · 28,897 residents · 473.524 sq mi
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Russell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,780. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,897
−5%since 2000
from 30,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Russell County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,780
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,834 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,909
+20%since 2000
from $14,863 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(28,981)
Black3%(923)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(237)
Asian0%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(2,857)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(28,142)
Black0.8%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1%(275)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0.9%(259)
Diversity Score6.9%(1,995)
Diversity Score
7
−27%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell County, Virginia?

Russell County, Virginia has about 28,897 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell County, Virginia?

The typical household in Russell County, Virginia earns about $32,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell County, Virginia expensive?

In Russell County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Russell County, Virginia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Russell County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell County, Virginia?

About 17.2% of people in Russell County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 230 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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